Friday, August 27, 2010

Some layouts to share...

I finally have some layouts to share...I have been scrapping regularly but haven't got around to photographing the layouts until now.

First, I have been running some classes that are provided by Aussie Scrap Source - one of my suppliers so I make a sample but it's usually different to the class sample - that's the great thing about scrapbooking or even scrap-lifting, you get to interpret it your own way. Here is a layout of my kids - or my two VIP's (Very Important Princess and Prince)...I used Pink Paisley Enchanting papers...



And this layout is of my brother Dean at 4 months using Basic Grey 'Wisteria' - an oldie but a goodie...



I love this photo of Dean playing his guitar and when I found this sketch and discovered that the Basic Grey Marrakech papers suited it was a match made in heaven - I love this layout...the colours just work...all I have to do now is journal - this is the hardest part!



I have a huge new range of papers in by Echo Park which I am saving for the retreat but couldn't resist having a play with it and a sketch I found on Becky Fleck's blog and here is the result...
Lastly, for today, I did this layout using Basic Grey Kioshi papers and a sketch by Basic Grey using a paper doilie folded up..i think it worked.
Well, I have some sad news to finish on. Jen Burns, our very talented friend who was to be our new tutor for the October retreat has had to withdraw from teaching this time which both she and I regret and this decision was difficult for Jen. So Jen, we will miss you but we hope in future you can come and inspire us and we wish you all the best in the mean time. For those of you who are coming to the retreat and were really looking forward to meeting Jen and participating in her classes, i apologise and I am sure you will understand even though you may be disappointed. I am working on a replacement tutor but have also designed a stunning class (even if I do say so myself! I put a lot of work into this one!) if I cant find a replacement...so don't panic!
I hope to have some sneak peaks up soon of whats already been prepared! That's all for today folks. Tarah!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

New Basic Grey...

Later in August we will have 3 new ranges by good ol' Basic Grey: Jovial, Pyrus and Wander. Here is a taste...







There are loads more new ranges coming in the next 2 months in the lead up to the October retreat from all our favourite brands. I'm particularly excited by what Pink Paisley and Crate Paper are doing. Cant wait for it all to arrive so you can see it for yourself!


Back soon with layouts to share.
PS. I'm lovin' my new blog background and your comments!

Monday, August 9, 2010

More new stuff...

Well now, i just thought I'd share a few other things that I have in my shop that arent scrapbooking related. The crates that I showed in the last post are powercoated metal and they come in red, pink, blue, yellow and white and are $19.95 each - they are very strong. In this range I also have bread keepers, biscuit tins and many more items...see for yourself...
















I am a bit more emvironmentally aware these days and like to do my bit for the environment like recycling etc. One thing I feel apssionate about is stopping the mass production of bottles for bottled water. While I love bottled water for the taste I beleive we have reached a crisis with the amount of empty bottles after the water is consumed. And its dearer than milk and petrol per litre! This is disturbing. So I have gone back to good old fashioned tap water. And my storage solution are these bottle packs called 'Water for the week'. You get 5 bottle, one for each day, you fill them and keep them in the fridge in the holder that comes with them. I have educated my kids about the waste of disposing of bottles so they love their 'water for the week' bottles. These new colours and sizes are in my shop now and the kids ones are especially cool!


Lastly, if you havent recieved the October retreat brochure and application yet then leave a comment and I'll get one to you asap. See some of the info here...

Scrappin’ Outback

Presents the 11th

Wave Rock Scrapbooking Retreat

22nd – 24th October 2010

Don’t miss another fantastic weekend of fun and creativity. You can expect more inspirational layouts by tutors Lis Cassey and Gayle Smith
and new tutors Jen Burns (Design Team Member for Dusty Attic) and Julie Van Oosten of Collections.
Join us for some laughs, great food and shop at the Scrappin’ Outback onsite shop which boasts a vast range of yummy scrapbook and card making supplies.

Contact Karen Smith on
98 805300, 98805761 or 0427 977 672
Or email
scrappinoutback@bigpond.com to book and for details and prices


Thats all for today folks!

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Sally Homemaker...


Something that you may not know about me (and some of you know it all too well) is that I'm a neat freak. I like all my ducks in a row - not that they always are because life can be messy but I still like things to be neat and tidy and clean. Recently my cupboard below the kitchen sink has been bothering me. I got an idea from a customer about storing all the cleaning stuff in the cupboards - she suggested using these crates I have in stock to put all the goods in to tidy it up and make it easy to get things in and out of the cupboard...so off I went home with my crates and cleaned and organised the cupboard finally. I am so pleased with the result...and I have a little tin for dishwashing tablets coming soon too. Here are the before and after shots...




And I just got some cute caddy's in the shop as well which are to die for. They come in pink and red and would make a gorgeous storage solution for scrapbooking supplies (and they are very affordable). I used one for my kids craft stuff. Once again in a cleaning frenzy here are the before and after shots...







If you would like any items from this range we have a selsction of them in store and can mail them out to anywhere. Are you a storage freak like me!?

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

New products in store now...

This gorgeous range of baby papers by Little Yellow Bicycle called 'Snuggle Bug' just turned up! Very cute...



And a new range of embellishments from the ledgend Tim Holtz...









And his new book...





And some of this range from Pink Paislee called 'Starlight'...


And more bits and pieces...you'll have to come have a look see!

Sunday, August 1, 2010

A layout to share...

Just a quick one folks to show you a layout I did using Fancy Pants new 'Like Father Like Son' range...



Also, stay tuned for details on the next retreat...save the date 22nd - 24th October 2010. Some exciting announcements soon!